5 Comments on HTC Touch Pro2 Windows Phone, Mocha

Anhony E. Costa on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 9:41 am


Listen, I’m pretty much of a tech guy. I waited for this phone. With the large screen, built in GPS SD Micro card, Windows Mobile running all my current software (Slingbox, Coreplayer, etc. ) this phone has it all. So many features, great speaker and seems to be built very well. The phone has some issues but then I am very detailed and critical in my evaluation. Also this phone is a real deal from Amazon and has a great carrier, T-Mobile. Absolutely five stars rating. Thank you Amazon. Tony C.
Rating: 5 / 5

Mark Davis on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 11:38 am


The hardware in the Touch Pro 2 is very impressive, starting with the large, bright, sharp 3. 6″ display. The screen is huge, and beautiful to look at. Much sharper than other phones I’ve used. The phone also sports a slide out keyboard and tilting display, which might seem gimmicky, but once you start using it, you don’t want to stop. Integrated GPS, WIFI, 3G, 3MP camera also headline the Windows Mobile-powered device.

The good:
The 800×480 screen is gorgeous. Although it is a resistive touch screen, it is surprisingly responsive. Thanks to improvements in the Windows Mobile operating system & the HTC Touch Flo 3D interface, I almost never HAVE to use the stylus (although I do for some things, like web browsing). GPS works well. Although the camera is only 3 megapixel and has no flash, it takes pretty good quality screen. The keyboard is fantastic – big keys, well laid out. Web browsing (with Opera Mobile) is very good. Although there’s no multitouch, I love the zoom bar at the bottom of the screen. Perfect integration with Exchange. Powerful multitasking, not quite Pre-level, but very good. Call quality is sharp, even in a low signal area. Although not completely snappy, the TP2 actually feels faster than its predecessor, the Touch Pro, despite having the same processor. A lot of 3rd party applications available, although very few are available in the Windows Mobile Marketplace. MyPhone is a great backup service, makes keeping your information (across multiple phones even) a breeze.

The bad:
Windows Mobile. Although HTC does a good job of sprucing up WM, it still is a dated operating system that doesn’t compete well with newer ones like Android, WebOS, and iPhone. The screen is responsive for a resistive touch screen, but still not as good as a capacitive screen, which I believe is a limitation of Windows Mobile 6. 1. Battery life is inconsistent – HTC included a big 1500 mAh battery, sometimes it lasts several days, sometimes barely one day. Camera could be higher resolution & could use a flash. The 528MHz Qualcomm processor has been a HTC staple for over a year now – it is starting to get a little sluggish with demanding applications. The keyboard is great, but a hair too wide for my smaller hands.

All in all, the Touch Pro2 is the best phone you’ll find for Windows Mobile. It actually competes very well with non-WM phones like the iPhone, G1, and Blackberry – and in some ways, such as screen and keyboard quality, surpasses it. Windows Mobile 6. 5 adds some nice new features, but still feels like an older operating system. Don’t expect to be “wow’d” by the user interface, but the hardware of this phone is unsurpassed in many ways.
Rating: 4 / 5

Luke Edson on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 11:51 am


I got rid of the iPhone a while ago, as it wasn’t able to get past the “play” stage for me. HTC has finally made a smooth business phone that is easy to use, stylish, and stable. I have Windows Mobile 6. 5 on it which completes that usage!
Rating: 5 / 5

Pequot Nutmeg on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 1:20 pm


PROS:
Huge hidden keyboard (iPhone & Blackberry do not). Vibro-feedback on touch screen keys (iPhone does not). Many “open source” customizable screens (iPhone does not). Removable battery (iPhone does not). Tilt screen (iPhone & Blackberry do not). T-Mobile’s more flexible/affordable plans (iPhone does not). Built-in removable stylus (iPhone & Blackberry do not). MicroSD card for up to 32Gb additional storage (iPhone does not). Great battery life (iPhone does not).

Plus easy email, Facebook integration, amazing quality video, clever dual microphone/speaker “auto-conference calling” enabler, thousands of free apps, Accelerometer for smooth finger integration, updated software for a much faster response than Touch Pro (1), and much more.

CONS:
Decent audio, no standard 3. 5mm headphone jack (surprised). Heavier and bulkier than Blackberry and iPhone (but so what). May have trouble with “TomTom Navigator 6″ support (at the time of this review).

Sure iPhone & Blackberry have some other cool features, but overall, the HTC Touch Pro 2 is my “best pick” for coolness, function, reliability, expandability, cost, and support – hands down. GET ONE.
Rating: 5 / 5

Skyler A. Loth on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 3:51 pm


This is the most spectacular phone that I have owned.
I recently got this phone and I chose the T-mobile Touch Pro 2 over the Iphone 3GS, Palm Pre, Blackberry tour, and MyTouch 3G.

It was money well spent and is the perfect phone for me!

Before you buy though. . . 3 things:

1. The Touch Pro 2 is a big device. Its not TOO big, but don’t expect to fit it in your jean pocket if you are a girl. If you are a guy, wear a belt if you put the phone in your pocket. I have to do this or else the sheer weight of the device will win. . .

2. It runs Windows Mobile.
A. If you know what xda-developers is. . . . this will be a phone that can withstand at least 2 years and STILL be a cutting edge device. Money well spent!
B. If you don’t know what xda-developers is and you are tech-savvy, Google it! Have fun.
C. If computers scare you. . . think about purchasing a less-complicated phone with less features. You probably won’t understand how to work this phone.

3. Get a data plan with this phone. $24. 99 may seem like a lot. . . but without it you will miss out on so much.

As time goes on, my phone keeps getting better. Once again, if XDA rings a bell, BUY THIS PHONE and you will be delighted. The software on it is superior to any other phone on the market today. If xda means nothing to you, the touch pro 2 is still a great device (with a few software flaws. ) It is still worth your money!
Rating: 5 / 5

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